One Piece: Conquering Wanokuni at Start

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"This... what is this?! A continent flying in the air?!"

"Is this something humans can actually do?!"

Ordinary people would find such an impossible sight shocking and unbelievable, let alone the people of Wano who had lived in isolation for so long.

Upon seeing the Sky Kingdom, many of the samurai couldn't help taking several steps backward out of sheer astonishment.

"This must be similar to Kin'emon and Kanjuro's abilities," said Nekomamushi. "Don't forget, we ourselves have traveled from the past to the future because of Lady Toki's power."

While several Red Scabbards stood in disbelief at the enormous structure in the sky, Nekomamushi and Inuarashi, having experienced the outside world during their voyage with Oden, quickly regained their composure after the initial shock.

After Nekomamushi spoke, the rest of the Red Scabbards also came to their senses.

That's right! If time travel was possible, then perhaps a continent floating in the sky wasn't so unimaginable after all.

At the same time, following Nekomamushi's explanation, everyone became fully aware of their current situation.

Kin'emon and the others looked around, their voices filled with uncertainty and doubt: "So... this is Wano twenty years later?"

"But the place we left should have been Lord Oden's castle! There are no buildings or houses from the surrounding towns! Only that monstrous port in the distance!! Is this really still Kuri?!"

Raizo demanded answers, but nobody could provide them.

Momonosuke, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke after processing this unrecognizable "future": "So? What happened to my father? And what about my mother and Hiyori?"

"Yes!!"

After hearing Momonosuke's words, the Red Scabbards realized that even though they had traveled through time to the future, their parting with Lady Toki had occurred less than ten minutes ago from their perspective!

Simultaneously, everyone recalled that they were in this situation not only because of Lady Toki's help but also because their most respected lord had stayed behind to face Kaido's army alone, ensuring they could escape safely back to Oden Castle.

But now, the scene before them no longer seemed important.

What mattered more was discovering the fate of Lord Oden and Lady Toki!

What had become of Wano? Was it still under Kaido and Orochi's tyrannical rule?!

These were the questions they desperately needed answers to.

As if reaching a decision together, the Red Scabbards looked toward the only visible landmark besides the Sky Continent—the port of Kuri before them.

Although uncertain whether those ahead were friends or foes, they had no choice but to proceed and gather information.

However, before the Red Scabbards could approach with Momonosuke, they were spotted. Before taking more than a few steps, they found themselves surrounded by an army of elite soldiers and powerful commanders.

The contrast in auras prompted the Red Scabbards to draw their weapons, forming a protective barrier around Momonosuke.

Having been promoted to port manager following years of successful Fire Festivals, Amande now observed these mysterious figures who had suddenly appeared at her management site.

After noting the weapons they carried and the powerful aura they emitted, she recognized them as formidable opponents—even she, an accomplished swordswoman, had to acknowledge their strength.

The gaze beneath her wide-brimmed hat instantly turned cold and cloudy, reminiscent of the frost sealed for ten thousand years. As a member of the Charlotte Family, much like her beloved brother Katakuri, she had finally become a valued member of the Royal Court.

As the third daughter, Amande would absolutely not allow the honor of the Charlotte Family to be tarnished by any disturbance in the territory under her management.

"Judging by your appearance, you probably aren't from around here," Amande remarked coolly, her hand resting on the hilt of her sword. "Although I don't know your purpose, you've dared to appear so brazenly in Sky Kingdom territory and seem ready to act as you please. There's nothing more to discuss."

Amande raised her hand, and the surrounding soldiers immediately leveled their weapons at the Red Scabbards.

"Wait... What is the Sky Kingdom?! We just want to ask for information; we have no hostile intentions," O-Kiku said quickly.

"We just want to know what happened here! If we're not mistaken, this is Wano!" Kin'emon waved his hand and declared, "We are samurai of Wano, retainers of the Kozuki family!"

Such a self-declaration carried significant risk, especially not knowing if Wano remained under Kaido and Orochi's control.

But given their confusion about the current situation and noting that their opponents lacked the Beast Pirates' distinctive tattoos, Kin'emon took the chance.

"...Wano?"

Hearing this, Amande displayed a strange expression as she surveyed the group again before sneering.

They knew of Wano but not the Sky Kingdom?

This was completely backward by New World standards today.

"Attack!!"

At her command, the armed warriors at the port rushed forward instantly.

Using just the basic Six Powers techniques, dozens of soldiers converged on the Red Scabbards in the blink of an eye.

Foxfire Kin'emon's expression changed instantly as he shouted: "Protect Young Lord Momonosuke!"

O-Kiku and Denjiro immediately took positions beside Momonosuke, while the remaining Scabbards drew their weapons and began fighting back with various sword techniques and Haki.

Although the Sky Kingdom's armed forces ranked among the strongest in the New World, the port area was only staffed with soldiers trained in Six Powers and capable of using two-color Haki.

For a time, they reached a stalemate with the nine Red Scabbards, though those who had mastered Advanced Armament Haki seemed poised to break the deadlock.

While this appeared to be the case, the Red Scabbards couldn't help but be shocked by their opponents' combat ability even as they parried attacks.

It wasn't out of arrogance or overconfidence in their own strength.

After all, they had previously faced tens of thousands of Kaido's soldiers with just the nine of them and Lord Oden, fighting back and forth.

Yet here, barely thirty soldiers were giving them serious trouble.

What kind of soldiers were these people?!

Relying on brute force and the impact of Advanced Armament Haki to knock away approaching soldiers, Ashura Doji shouted: "Kin'emon, we need to capture their leader! That person clearly has information we need!"

These seemingly simple words made Amande's expression even more grim, though she maintained her composure.

Although she was a powerful swordswoman herself, her current role was as the person in charge of this area.

With a cold face, Amande issued orders to the subordinates behind her.

"Send out Mother Number 4 to engage the enemy!!"